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Transforming Haiti’s Laws, Bit by Bit

The women of Haiti first gained the right to vote and hold public office in the 1950s.

Posted byPaul WolfleFebruary 29, 2012March 1, 2012Posted inAdvocacy, ARTICLES, FEATURE, Haiti, Sexism, SOCIO-POLITICSTags: Amnesty International, domestic violence, earthquake, gender based violence, HaitiLeave a comment on Transforming Haiti’s Laws, Bit by Bit

Norma, The Invincible Woman

In the course of fighting social injustice, Mexican activist Norma Andrade has been shot, stabbed and left for dead more than once.

Posted byPaul WolfleFebruary 28, 2012April 27, 2012Posted inAdvocacy, ARTICLES, El Paso, FEATURE, Mexico, North America, Sexism, SOCIO-POLITICS, TexasTags: maquiladoras, Mexican, NAFTA, Norma Andrade, sexismLeave a comment on Norma, The Invincible Woman

A Caste Grows in Chile

In some parts of Chile, social distinction is not based on skin tone, language or culture.

Posted byPaul WolfleFebruary 18, 2012April 27, 2012Posted inARTICLES, Chile, FEATURE, North America, Santiago, SOCIO-POLITICSTags: Chile, El Algarrobal, Felicita Pinto, maids, SantiagoLeave a comment on A Caste Grows in Chile

“Real Men Do Not Harass Women”

“Real Men Don’t Harass Women”

Posted byPaul WolfleFebruary 16, 2012April 27, 2012Posted inAfrica, ARTICLES, FEATURE, Malawi, Sexism, SOCIO-POLITICSTags: Africa, Malawi, protest, sexism, sexual harassmentLeave a comment on “Real Men Do Not Harass Women”

Thailand’s social media users face harsh penalties

Posted byPaul WolfleFebruary 10, 2012April 7, 2013Posted inAdvocacy, ARTICLES, Bangkok, FEATURE, Phuket, SOCIO-POLITICSTags: Anudith Nakornthap, Bangkok, Bhumibol Adulyadej, crime, CYBER-CULTURE, Human Rights Watch, Joe Gordon, King, social media, ThailandLeave a comment on Thailand’s social media users face harsh penalties

Saudi’s Ban Women Drivers

In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, a country that has earned much of its wealth providing gasoline for millions of vehicles around the world, women have no legal right to drive an automobile.

Posted byPaul WolfleFebruary 5, 2012February 5, 2012Posted inARTICLES, FEATURE, SOCIO-POLITICSTags: Saudi Arabia, sexism, womenLeave a comment on Saudi’s Ban Women Drivers

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